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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
4
Teachers of Wautoma schools petitioned for a large salary increase or end of year bonus. After board discussion the request was rejected, with the board insisting teachers honor existing contracts through the rest of the year.
Plymouth Mass March 4 the home furnishings of Mrs Lavina W Marri known as Mrs Tom Thumb who died recently will be placed in a museum by her will The collection includes miniature items sewing machines and a piano Some pieces were gifts from European royalty presented while she performed before them
Edward Hanson of Waupaca county bought George W. Fleming's farm southeast of Amherst in Portage county for 43350 dollars. The 289 acre property includes buildings and personal property, with Fleming reserving 40 acres near the John Van Skiver farm. The farm near Amherst is praised as one of the county’s best for dairy farming. Hanson previously operated a 112 acre Waupaca county farm and sold it to Henry Indestad.
Inspector J A Niles of Necedah spent Thursday in the city reviewing issues tied to the post office lease. With the current lease expiring in September and no federal building planned soon, locals wonder where the facility will be housed. A separate ad notes new coats and suits available from I FE Wilcox and invites readers to call the Daily Tribune with news.
Ashinaed T Nu Okerstraa and partners form a company to develop water power on the Tron River near Orienta Wisconsin. They control about a thousand acres nearby and plan to exploit rapid south shore streams feeding Lake Superior, noting potential at Montreal, Tanler, and White rivers.
Mrs Clinton W Copps wife of a leading Stevens Point businessman and Community Club president died after a brief illness described as flux pneumonia Janet Wilson youngest daughter of Rev S W Wilson former pastor at Congregational churches in Wausau Reedsburg and other Wisconsin cities
Neenah Menasha Supply company, backed by four local equity societies, has purchased a downtown block and will erect a general store and fuel storage house. The firm expects to have the establishment operating early in the spring.
The Pinehurst Farm company in Sheboygan, a major pure bred stock operation, has been re incorporated with Peter Reiss, Karl LJuve and Reuben H Larson as stockholders. Juve and Larson will manage the 800 acre property going forward.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary this year the Wisconsin organization has planned three sectional meetings instead of one large convention. Rev. L. Speegle is local chairman and Harry Woodcock is secretary.
Hughes asked the Supreme Court for permission to submit a brief for 21 states supporting the government’s motion to dismiss Rhode Island’s original proceedings testing the constitutional amendment. The case may be argued next week. W Marshall Bullitt of Louisiana sought a Monday hearing on the Kentucky district appeal.
The ninth Good Roads congress organized by the American Road Builders Association will take place in Louisville Kentucky during the second week of February 1920. A accompanying good roads show will run concurrently.
The influence of good roads on spring and economic conditions, development of industrial and farming pursuits, and the promotion of business is recognized in most communities across the country.
An old article notes automob ile use in rural areas educates people on the value of funding for schools and roads. It argues better transport links boost access to education and civic resources across communities.
New science of road construction emerges, demanding top engineering skill and precise methods. The field emphasizes innovative practices, adapting to terrain, materials, and traffic needs to improve longevity and performance of road networks.
Dairy and food inspectors fined fourteen Mara thron county cheesemakers for selling cheese with more than forty percent moisture. Oscar Krause of Hamburg pleaded guilty and paid a $30 fine.
Wausau Neals V Bullion resigns as boys secretary of the Wausau M C A and will take a similar post with the Y M C A in East Las Vegas New Mexico. He plans to start his new duties April 1.
I B Wilcox Ready to Wear Parlors announces new waists arriving today in white and colors. Prices range from five ninety five to eighteen dollars, offering affordable options for the season.
Kellner C W Rickman and wife were business callers in Grand Rapids. Hastings lost a valuable horse last week after being kicked by another horse. Rigess had veterinary out to his farm. he has lost 14 head of cattle this winter and needs better hay and warmer shelter. Fred Hetzel married in Rudolph on March 3. uncles and relatives attended. Roy Vallander and family visited at Wm Yotter’s home. Mr and Stine and daughter Grace from Plainfield visited Live Wilson place. Stine stayed to help with logs. Louise Hetzel returned from Mid Saturday for her brother’s wedding. Kellner school closed briefly for munips. August H Miller and family packing to move to Milwaukee. John Brunes moving near Coddington. Wm Yorge and wife from Grand Rapids visited Wm Brahimstadt. Death of Lottie Bermeister of Saratoga, formerly Lottie Peterson, who clerked at Munroe Co Store. sympathy extended. Mrs Truman Jay of Wautoma visiting Munroe home this week.
Henry Behenke, long employed in Janesville, is visiting his family here. Mrs. George Pomainville reports she and her husband have arrived safely in New Orleans and are enjoying their time there.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the best cure for constipation, claiming they are easy to take and gentler on digestion, with a proper dose producing a mild effect and reinforcing digestion.
Mrs. AL H Koehn entertained the Larkin Club with a social evening at her home. Guests played several games of 100 and enjoyed refreshments. Meanwhile Larry Ward of Babcock conducted business locally in the early part of the day and Miss Marion Brandt hosted a gathering at the Kinde residence with friends present.
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